Environment

Philippines gets US$4.6 million EU clean energy grant

Philippines gets US$4.6 million EU clean energy grant

Financial aid to assist the Philippines switch to sustainable consumption and production.

China is again top destination for clean energy investments

Takes in US$65 billion from investors keen on solar, wind and other energy projects.

India turns to Germany for advanced RE technology

Needs technology for grid integration of renewable energy and rooftop solar panels in urban areas.

India and Finland to explore solar energy applications

Will focus on solar technology for oil and gas projects.

ADB grants loans for Chinese waste-to-energy projects

US$200 million loan will jump start projects in Chinese cities.

New Japanese solar plant to add 475 MW

TeraSol to build photovoltaic power plant on the island of Ukushima.

Indonesia to increase geothermal energy production

Indonesia intends to tap into its geothermal potential to replace fossil-based fuels.

Chinese energy companies expanding in Portugal

Water and sanitation are also new business areas for Chinese companies.

Chinese wind power production zooms

Hits 100.8 terawatt hours in 2012.

SOEs control China’s wind power sector

State-owned enterprises comprised 81% of the sector's installed capacity in 2012.

Japan's LNG uses rises 5% in fiscal 2012-13

Japan's 10 major power utilities consumed a record 55.8 million metric tons of LNG.

Buffet aiming for bankrupt Suntech?

Rumors of a buy-in by the "Wizard of Omaha" rallies Suntech stocks.

Indonesia inviting bids for solar photovoltaic projects

Tender covers 150 MW and will be issued in May.

Suzlon Energy raises US$647 million to repay loans

Bonds used are backed by the State Bank of India.

China and Russia sign massive energy deals

Hail breakthrough agreements that will see Russia increase oil supplies to China.